What's in Season
Fruits in Season
Bananas (year round)
Lemons (Apr - July)
Cherries (May-Aug)
Mangoes (May - Sept)
Melons (May - Oct)
Watermelon
Musk Melon/Cantalope
Honeydew (June - Oct)
Berries (June-Sept)
Strawberries (Apr - July)
Raspberries (late June - early July)
Blackberries (June - August)
Blueberries (April - Sept, July peak)
Apricots (June - Aug)
Nectarines (June - Sept)
Plums (June - Sept)
Figs (June - early fall)
Peaches (June - Oct, peak July & August)
Papaya (early summer - fall)
Elderberries (late summer)
Herbs
Basil
Mint
Parsley
Seafood in Season
Hard-shell Clams (year round)
Sea Scallops (Apr - Oct, most prevalent Apr - June)
Mussels (May - Aug)
Lobster (May - Oct)
Fresh Crabs (June - Aug)
Shrimp (summer months, July peak)
Soft-shell Crabs (Aug - Sept)
Vegetables in Season
Green Onion (Mar - Aug)
Beans, Snap (Apr-July)
Summer Squash (May-July)
Spinach (May-Oct)
Corn (June-Aug)
Cucumber (June-Aug)
Basil (June- Sept)
Beets (June-Oct peak)
Swiss Chard (June-Oct peak)
Tomatoes (July-Oct)
Peppers (July-Sept)
Eggplant (Aug-Sept)
Summer Dishes
Ice Cold Beverages
*Iced Coffee
Cold Cocktails
*Mojitos (mint)
*Vodka & Cranberry (Cape Cod)
Breakfasts using Seasonal Ingredients
Smoothie Favorites
Strawberry-Banana Breakfast Smoothie (variations: Tropical, Very Berry, Peachy Dreams)
Other Seasonal Breakfasts
Plain Yogurt w/ Berries or other Fruit, Topped w/ Granola
*Crepes with Berries and Ricotta
*Blueberry Bread (made w/ sour cream)
Seasonal Snacks
Fresh Bing Cherries
Fresh Apricots, Peaches & Plums
Melon Slices (watermelon, cantalope)
Fresh Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
Appetizers
Vietnamese Summer Rolls (cold, w/ shrimp)
Grilling Favorites
Also see Grilling & Barbecue page
Appetizers
*Indonesian Satay w/ Peanut Sauce
Smoked Recipes
*Apple City Barbecue Grand World Champion Ribs (smoked)
*Kansas City Style Ribs (tomato & molasses sauce)
*Jamaican Jerk Chicken (smoked)
*Southern Carolina Pulled Pork (smoked Boston butt, sauce uses ketchup)
*Smoked Beef Brisket w/ Beer Mop
Grilled Recipes
*Fireman's Chicken Barbecue Sauce
*Tandoori Marinade (chicken, lamb)
*South Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce (chicken, pork, lamb)
*Steaks w/ Blue Cheese Butter
*Madeira Wine Marinade for London Broil
*Beef Kebabs in Pita (Souvlaki)
Grilled Salmon Steaks w/ Mango Salsa or Pineapple Salsa
Ocean-side Favorites
*Steamers (clams)
Steamed Crab Claws
Low Country Boil (sausage, shrimp, corn & potatoes)
*Bay Scallops in Vodka Sauce w/ Capellini
*Mussels in White Sauce, South Philly Style
Mussels in Red Sauce, South Philly Style
Summer Pastas & Noodles Dishes
*Pasta al Pesto (fresh basil)
*Margherita Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti w/ Lemon, Basil, & Salmon
*Cucuzza-Tomato Sauce over Spaghetti
Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles (eaten cold)
Vegetables & Sides
Fresh Sliced Tomatoes w/ Mayonnaise
Grilled Vegatables
*Roasted (Grilled) Corn on the Cob (grilled in husks)
Grilled Vegetables (asparagus, summer squash, etc.)
*Stuffed Poblano Peppers w/ Black Beans, Corn & Rice
Summer Desserts
*Melon Slices (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew)
Cantaloupe w/ vanilla ice cream
Brownies go well with watermelon
Summer Fruit Pies w/ ice cream:
*Berry Pies (raspberry, eldeberry, etc.)
Peach Crisp w/ ice cream
*Cheesecake w/ Maine Blueberry Sauce or Raspberry Puree
Angel Food Cake w/ berries
Summer Soups
*Tortilla Soup w/ Fire-Roasted Corn & Chipotle Crema
Italian Wedding Soup (make w/ spinach or Swiss chard instead of escarole, a winter green)
Summer Sandwiches
*Broiled Cheese & Tomato Sandwiches
Tabbouleh & Feta in Toasted Pita Pockets
Falafel (deep-fried balls made w/ chickpeas)
Panini Sandwiches w/ fresh basil & tomatoes
Grilled Hot Dogs (see Grilling & Barbecue)
Grilled Hamburgers (see Grilling & Barbecue)
*Brats in Beer (grilled)
Kielbasa & Sauerkraut Sandwiches (grilled)
*Italian Sausage Sandwich w/ peppers & onions (grilled)
*Fajitas (grilled w/ peppers & onions)
*Beef Kebabs in Pita (Souvlaki, grilled w/ peppers & onions)
*Crispy Aromatic Duck (crispy duck wrapped in Mandarin pancake w/ scallion & cucumber)
Cold Summer Salads
Potato Side Salads
*Dill Potato Salad (good w/ hamburgers)
Pasta Side Salads
*Mom's Macaroni Salad (also w/ tunafish)
*Amish Macaroni Salad (deli-style salad)
*Antipasto Salad (fresh basil)
Tomato Salads
*Sliced Fresh Tomatoes w/ mayonnaise
*Tomato & Blue Cheese Crumble Salad
*Caprese Salad (tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil)
Other Side Salads
*Tabbouleh (bulgar, mint, parsley)
*Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (w/ chickpeas, cucumbers, & feta cheese)
*Fresh Fruit Salad
Lunch & Dinner Salads
*Tomato Stuffed w/ Tunafish Salad or Cottage Cheese
*Greek Country Salad (could serve w/ hummus & pita)
*Grilled Chicken or Shrimp Caesar Salad
Grilled Salmon w/ Caesar Salad
Cobb Salad (1930s - Brown Derby restaurant, Hollywood)
Milan Salad (Philadelphia classic from Milan Restaurant)
Alphabetical by Summertime Ingredient
Apricots
Basil
*Pasta al Pesto (fresh basil)
Panini Sandwiches w/ fresh basil & tomatoes
*Caprese Salad (tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil)
Basil Garden Pasta (fresh sauce, not cooked)
Penne Frittata w/ Basil & Ricotta
Angry Lobster (Shrimp) w/ Lemon Rice & Crispy Basil
Beans, Snap
Blackberries
Blueberries
Boxed Cereal w/ Fresh Blueberries
*Cheesecake w/ Maine Blueberry Sauce
Cherries
Chives
Omelette aux Fines Herbes (fresh herbs)
Corn
*Roasted Corn (grilled in husks)
Peppers
*Stuffed Poblano Peppers w/ Black Beans, Corn & Rice
*Italian Sausage Sandwich w/ peppers & onions
*Beef Kebabs in Pita (Souvlaki)
Plums
Raspberries
Summer Squash
*Cucuzza-Tomato Sauce over Spaghetti
Tarragon
Tomatoes
*Broiled Cheese & Tomato Sandwiches
*Sliced Tomatoes w/ mayonnaise
*Caprese Salad (tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil)
*Tomato & Blue Cheese Crumble Salad
*Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (w/ chickpeas, cucumbers, & feta cheese)
*Tomato Stuffed w/ Tunafish Salad or Cottage Cheese
Herb Stuffed Baked Tomato (could be grilled)
Cucumber
*Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (w/ chickpeas, cucumbers, & feta cheese)
Eggplant
Eldeberry
Ice Cream
Lemons
Melons
Watermelon slices
Mixed Melon Salad
Mint
*Mojitos (rum)
*Tabbouleh (salad made w/ bulgur)
Nectarines
Parsley
Falafel (deep-fried balls made w/ chickpeas)
Tabbouleh (salad made w/ bulgur)
Peaches
Peach Smoothies
Peach Crisp w/ ice cream
